Broadcasters have expressed their sadness at the loss
of this year's TT, a TV boss has revealed. David Beynon, of Greenlight
Television, which films the event and provides coverage for stations across the
world, said the company is confident that TT television programming will
continue to be in demand in the long term.

Mr Beynon said: 'We are of
course saddened by the cancellation of the TT although we understand the
reasons and sympathise with government, which had to decide between two options
that were both difficult and unpleasant.

'We also appreciate the
efforts of David Cretney (Tourism and Leisure Minister), who did everything in
his power to salvage the races and subsequently put as much energy again into
creating a rescue package for the festival and the businesses affected by this
decision.

'Over the past six years Greenlight has invested a
considerable amount of time, energy and, of course money, into building the
television coverage of the TT and now it enjoys a massive worldwide audience.

'TT fans all around the world will be disappointed by its absence this
year, and many broadcasters have already expressed their sadness at the loss of
one of their favourite events.

'All of them are eager to see it return
next year and we are confident that in the long term the TT television
programming we make will continue to be in demand.

'In the short term
it does of course mean loss of revenue for Greenlight, in the same way as it
does for many hundreds of Island businesses, but we are lucky enough to have
other work, off Island and outside the UK, so we obviously won't be affected as
badly as some people and businesses.'